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YY61 PFJ

2012 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,326 mi
Last recorded68,326 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Clio53,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 PFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 68,326 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 68,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a.b.s light on. (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not pulling out. (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump plug has sealent around it. and oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 65,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 65,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 64,036 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 64,035 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,411 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 62,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 55,270 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,522 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,456 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 40,456 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,551 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose

Spare tyre defective wheel rim distorted, tyre flat ()

repair in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 24 Jun 2016 25,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose

Spare tyre defective wheel rim distorted, tyre flat ()

advanced travel on footbrake

repair in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,319 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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YY61 PFJ is a 2012 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 53,385 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY61 PFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YY61 PFJ is a 2012 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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